Senior Azure and AWS Cloud Engineer

Canberra, ACT | Federal Government | Leadership Opportunity

Are you an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer looking to combine hands-on technical work with team leadership?

We're seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Lead to join a high-performing Federal Government technology team responsible for delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms that support critical digital services.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead cloud engineering initiatives across AWS and Microsoft Azure, driving automation, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and platform modernisation while mentoring a team of talented engineers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead a small team delivering secure AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure
• Design, build, and support enterprise cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with embedded security and compliance
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide technical leadership
• Produce architecture documentation, technical standards, and operational procedures
• Drive continuous improvement across cloud engineering practices and platform reliability
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering or a similar role
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or GitOps
• Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and compliance best practices
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop technical teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Highly Desirable

• Cloud cost optimisation (FinOps) experience
• Experience within the Australian Federal Government or other regulated environments

Eligibility

• Australian Citizenship is essential
• Canberra-based role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll influence cloud strategy, lead modern engineering practices, and deliver secure cloud platforms that make a real impact.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.